Friday, August 25
Summer Farm Tours. Terra Bella Farm, 6959 Northeast Elliott Circle, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $5 – $10. Experience Terra Bella Farm’s eleven acres during the beautiful summer season. Meet and interact with Terra Bella’s alpacas, dwarf goats, and chickens, including feeding them, petting them, and brushing them. There are multiple time slots per day available for tours. Admission is $10 per person. Children 3 to 10 years old are $5 (with an adult). Children 2 years old and younger get in free. Visit https://www.terrabella-farm.com/book-online for more info.
Corvallis Beer Week: Pre-march Kickoff. Caves Corvallis, 308 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. Beer Week is back and is now hosted by Common Fields! Common Fields is excited to relaunch Beer Week this year after it has been gone for too long. Come support local businesses with them as they kick off the next chapter of Corvallis Beer Week with a march around Downtown, Corvallis. Visit https://www.facebook.com/corvallisbeerweek for more info.
Adventure With Dogs Week: Wilderness First Aid Dog Care. Peak Sports, 207 NW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free –$20. Peak Sports is hosting Adventure With Dogs Week August 24-27. Visit Peak Sports for events, contests, exclusive discounts on their awesome dog-specific products, fun adventure dog stickers, and more! Contests & Prize events will take place from Friday, August 25 – Sunday, August 27: Color Pages, Photo Contest, Where’s Charlie?, and Spin the Wheel. Schedule will also include the following events: Saturday, August 26: Goal Setting for Adventure Dog Owners, Saturday, August 26, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Safe Haven Humane Society Adoption Event, In-Store Demos & Vendors. Visit https://www.peaksportscorvallis.com/articles/adventure-with-dogs-pg453.htm for more info.
Summer Friday Night Concert Series: James F. Wright. Cardwell Hill Cellars, 24241 Cardwell Hill Dr., Philomath. 6 p.m. $10. Join Cardwell Hill Cellars for a Friday night concert. Concerts are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and the suggested check-in time is 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be cheese, salami, crackers, and Burst’s Chocolates available for purchase (as well as wine, of course). All concerts are $10 per person. Children under 18 are free. Pets are allowed with a leash. Visit https://cardwellhillwine.com for more info.
Fun Friday Goat Yoga. No Regrets Flower Farm & Animal Sanctuary, 26641 Bellfountain Rd., Monroe. 6 p.m. $25. Join a one-off goat yoga session every Friday night, June 9 through Aug. 25, 2023! Goat Yoga is part yoga, part animal-assisted therapy, and part beautiful views and loving animals. It’s about disconnecting from day-to-day stress, illness or depression and focusing on happy vibes. No yoga experience is needed. Join in on a Goat Yoga class at No Regrets Farm Sanctuary in Monroe, located between Eugene and Corvallis. Events are held outdoors (weather permitting) or inside the most amazing 130-year-old barn with 360-degree views of in the Southern Willamette Valley. Visit https://headquarters.goatyoga.net/events for more info.
Corvallis Beer Week: Kickoff Party. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Beer Week is back and is now hosted by Common Fields! Come support local business, Steeplejack Beer, and enjoy live music provided by Nick from the Dreadnaughts. Join Common Fields and friends as they kick off the next chapter of Corvallis Beer Week. Visit https://www.facebook.com/corvallisbeerweek for more info.
Big Fir. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Free. Big Fir is live at Old from 7-10pm. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Event for more info.
Majestic Theatre Youth Production: Comedy of Errors. Starker Auditorium, Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7:00 p.m. $13 – $15. Mistaken identity, romance, wacky slapstick, rhyming couplets – William Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors has it all! Two sets of identical twins are separated at birth and 30 years later, one pair goes in quest of the other. The problem is that both sets of twins have the same first names! When Antipholus and Dromio of Syracuse land in Ephesus, they’re baffled as to why everyone seems to know who they are. Confusions compound upon confusions as they accidentally interfere with the lives of their brothers, Antipholus and Dromio of Ephesus. Visit https://www.majestic.org/ for more info.
Saturday, August 26
Tarweed Folk School: Intro to the Scythe. Greenbelt Land Trust’s Bald Hill Farm, 5700 SW Reservoir Ave., Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. $40. Kiko’s been mowing and managing with a scythe for a couple of decades now. He’s never owned a gas mower, and dreams of a day when you never hear anything on Sunday mornings louder than laughter. He’ll cover all the basics: safety, stance, stroke, sharpening, equipment strategies and choices (rakes, snaths, blades, stones, peening practices and equipment, resources), and basic grass management. Most of the class will be lecture, demo, and Q&A, but everyone will get a chance to swing a blade and try their hand at peening an edge. Please bring your own equipment if you have it! Visit https://www.tarweedfolkschool.com/the-scythe for more info.
Corvallis Farmers Market. Farmer’s Market, 1st & Monroe, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Corvallis Farmers Market happens Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 9am to 1pm, April through November, on First Street in downtown Corvallis. The Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy and more, all sourced locally from Benton County and the counties immediately surrounding Benton County. Visit http://locallygrown.org for more info.
Fiechter House Open House. William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge, Finley Refuge Rd., Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 2p.m. Donations Welcomed. The John Fiechter House, also known as Failing Cottage, is believed to be the oldest house in Benton County. It’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors to the William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge will be able to visit and tour this historic 1855 pioneer house every Saturday, July 8 through Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and learn the history of one of Benton county’s early families. The Fiechter House is located on Finley Refuge Road, across from the red Cabell barn. Visitors can also stop in at the refuge’s Nature Store for directions. Visit https://www.fws.gov/refuge/william-l-finley for more info.
Family Music Fun. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Free. Come sing, clap, move your body to music with Marisa in this interactive music program designed for families with children between the ages of 2 to 10. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/family-music-fun-20 for more info.
Adventure With Dogs Week: SafeHaven Adoption Event. Peak Sports, 207 NW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Looking for a loyal companion to bring along on all your outdoor adventures? Come meet loving pups looking for their forever homes, snag some awesome dog stickers, and discover how a dog can elevate your time in the outdoors. Peak Sports is hosting Adventure With Dogs Week August 24-27. Visit Peak Sports for events, contests, exclusive discounts on their awesome dog-specific products, fun adventure dog stickers, and more! Contests & Prize events will take place from Friday, August 25 – Sunday, August 27: Color Pages, Photo Contest, Where’s Charlie?, and Spin the Wheel. Schedule will also In-Store Demos & Vendors. Visit https://www.peaksportscorvallis.com/articles/adventure-with-dogs-pg453.htm for more info.
16th Annual Septembeerfest. Avery Park, 1200 SW Avery Park Dr., Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. $25. Join Heart of the Valley Homebrewers among the trees of Avery Park in Corvallis, Oregon, as we celebrate the 16th annual Septembeerfest. Admission is $25 and includes a tasting glass and eight drink tokens, additional drink tokens are 4 for $5. For most beers 1 token = 4 oz pour. While cash is preferred, save time and purchase your admission in advance online through EventBrite. Septembeerfest is a family friendly event, everyone under the age of 21 and designated drivers are admitted free. Anyone under 21 must be accompanied by a paid adult. While we love our furry friends, please leave them at home. Visit https://www.septembeerfest.org/ for more info.
Majestic Theatre Youth Production: Comedy of Errors. Starker Auditorium, Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 2:30 p.m. $13 – $15. Mistaken identity, romance, wacky slapstick, rhyming couplets – William Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors has it all! Two sets of identical twins are separated at birth and 30 years later, one pair goes in quest of the other. The problem is that both sets of twins have the same first names! When Antipholus and Dromio of Syracuse land in Ephesus, they’re baffled as to why everyone seems to know who they are. Confusions compound upon confusions as they accidentally interfere with the lives of their brothers, Antipholus and Dromio of Ephesus. Visit https://www.majestic.org/ for more info.
Summer Movie: Star Wars Episode 8. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Free. Shortly after the battle of Starkiller Base, General Leia Organa is leading the Resistance forces in evacuating their base when the First Order fleet arrives. Against Leia’s orders, Poe Dameron leads a costly counterattack that destroys a First Order dreadnought. The remaining Resistance escapes into hyperspace, but the First Order uses a device to track them, and attacks again. Kylo Ren hesitates to fire on the lead Resistance ship after sensing his mother Leia’s presence on board. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/summer-movie-star-wars-episode-8 for more info.
Adventure With Dogs Week: Red Dirt Dog Training Event. Peak Sports, 207 NW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. $20. Join Certified Canine Trainer & Behavior Specialist Abbie Leland, of Red Dirt Dog Training, LLC, for the Goal Setting for Adventure Dog Owners Workshop to help you on your goal-setting journey, one paw at a time! You’re welcome to bring a +1 human, but please leave the pups at home for this workshop. Peak Sports is hosting Adventure With Dogs Week August 24-27. Visit Peak Sports for events, contests, exclusive discounts on their awesome dog-specific products, fun adventure dog stickers, and more! Contests & Prize events will take place from Friday, August 25 – Sunday, August 27: Color Pages, Photo Contest, Where’s Charlie?, and Spin the Wheel. Schedule will also include In-Store Demos & Vendors. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/goal-setting-for-adventure-dog-owners to register and for more info.
Original Goat Yoga Experience. No Regrets Flower Farm & Animal Sanctuary, 26641 Bellfountain Rd., Monroe. 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. $35. Goat Yoga is part yoga, part animal-assisted therapy, and part beautiful views and loving animals. It’s about disconnecting from day-to-day stress, illness or depression and focusing on happy vibes. No yoga experience is needed. Carpooling is strongly suggested since parking can be tricky onsite. Please arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before class. Class starts promptly at the time listed. The experience includes a 30-minute Original Goat Yoga™ Class, a 60-minute Goat Happy Hour®, beverages, a yoga mat, and images of your experience by Lainey Morse. Visit https://headquarters.goatyoga.net/events/ for more info.
Jeanne Gregg Band. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Free. Jeanne Gregg Band will be live at Old World Deli. Sandwiches are available at the deli until 11. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Sunday, August 27
Adventure With Dogs Week: Final Contest & Prize Day. Peak Sports, 207 NW 2nd Street, Corvallis. Peak Sports is hosting Adventure With Dogs Week August 24-27. Visit Peak Sports for events, contests, exclusive discounts, fun adventure dog stickers, and more! The following contests include: Color Pages, Photo Contest, Where’s Charlie?, and Spin the Wheel. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/goal-setting-for-adventure-dog-owners for more info.
Sunday Brunch with Karl Smiley. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free. Karl Smiley is live during brunch at Old World Deli. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Event for more info.
Philomath Farmers Market. Philomath Public Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free. The Philomath Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, veggies, and more from local farmers and makers on Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Philomath Library, May 28 through October 15. Visit https://philomathfarmersmarket.org/ for more info.
Corvallis Beer Week: Music, Beer, & Food. Tried & True Coffee in Southtown, 120 SW Cummings Ave., Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Beer Week is back! Enjoy some beer, food, and music hosted by Tried & True Coffee. Visit https://www.triedandtruecoffee.co/ & https://www.facebook.com/photo/corvallis-beer-week-schedule for more info.
Bingo. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 3 p.m. Free. Come grab a card and test your luck. Great prizes for ALL AGES! Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Music in the Park: Tin Can Alley. Philomath City Park, 299 S 23rd St., Philomath. 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Free. Music in the Park is a free concert series held at City Park in Philomath. Concerts take place on the 3rd Thursdays and the last Sundays of each month, May through August, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This concert series is fun for the whole family. Bring a chair and relax in the lawn while enjoying a variety of music. Visit https://www.ci.philomath.or.us/musicinthepark for more info.
Original Goat Yoga Experience. No Regrets Flower Farm & Animal Sanctuary, 26641 Bellfountain Rd., Monroe. 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. $35. Goat Yoga is part yoga, part animal-assisted therapy, and part beautiful views and loving animals. It’s about disconnecting from day-to-day stress, illness or depression and focusing on happy vibes. No yoga experience is needed. Carpooling is strongly suggested since parking can be tricky onsite. Please arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before class. Class starts promptly at the time listed. The experience includes a 30-minute Original Goat Yoga™ Class, a 60-minute Goat Happy Hour®, beverages, a yoga mat, and images of your experience by Lainey Morse. Visit https://headquarters.goatyoga.net/events/ for more info.
Sounds of Summer Sundays: The Sarah Saul Combo. Airlie Winery, 15305 Dunn Forest Rd., Monmouth. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. $10. Join Airlie Winery for music and wine. Airlie welcomes picnics, lawn chairs, kids and dogs at their events. They will have wine for sale by the bottle or the glass and will have cheese plates for sale for $10. Music will be from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10. All tickets are will call.
Corvallis Beer Week: Beer floats, & Shandys. Treebeerd’s Taphouse, 201 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Beer Week is back! Enjoy some beer, shanties, and music brought to you by PreAtomic Records. Visit https://www.treebeerdstaphouse.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/photo/corvallis-beer-week-schedule for more info.
Mid-Valley Bellydance Collective. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Free. Mid-Valley Bellydance Collective will be performing at Old World Deli. The MBDC is a group of performance artists, including dancers and musicians who love to share the beauty and joy they find in the rhythms of music and dance from the Middle East. Sandwiches are available at the deli until 11. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Monday, August 28
Anime Afternoon: Beat the Heat. Philomath Branch, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Free. Teens and Tweens: Do you like anime and manga? Do you like snacks? Then beat the heat with us every Monday in August. The library will have access to a wide variety of anime and some Japanese food stuffs to try. If you are up to it, they will also have anime inspired crafts and a manga discussion. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/anime-afternoon-beat-heat-0 for more info.
Corvallis Beer Week: OSU Fermentation Science Facility Tour. Wiegand Hall, 3051 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Beer Week is back! OSU’s Fermentation Science Facility shows the production of wine and beer as well as a variety of other fermented foods such as cheese, yogurt, soy sauce, pickles, breads and fermented vegetables. A state-of-the-art, two-barrel, temperature-controlled brewing system is located in the pilot plant in Wiegand Hall. The brewhouse allows students to participate in the brewing process from malt milling to lagering and is complete with packaging and pasteurization capabilities. Visit https://www.facebook.com/corvallisbeerweek, https://foodsci.oregonstate.edu/foodsci/fermentation-science-option, & https://www.facebook.com/photo/corvallis-beer-week-schedule for more info.
Corvallis Beer Week: Taproom Taste and Tour. Block 15 Brewery Southtown Taproom, 3415 SW Deschutes St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Beer Week is back! Sign up for Block 15’s Corvallis Beer Week Event, Taste & Tour. The event is limited to 40 people; sign-up is required. The tour starts promptly at 6 p.m. and will run till about 6:30 p.m. Visit https://block15.wufoo.com/forms/mmjcw1207hgohj/ to sign-up and reserve your spot.
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